A cross-platform plugin for Xamarin and Windows to check and request runtime permissions in mobile apps.
PermissionsPlugin is a cross-platform plugin for Xamarin that provides a unified API to handle runtime permissions on iOS, Android, and Windows UWP. It simplifies requesting and checking permissions like camera, location, and contacts, ensuring apps comply with platform-specific security requirements. The plugin abstracts platform complexities, allowing developers to focus on app functionality.
Xamarin developers building mobile applications for iOS, Android, and Windows UWP who need to manage runtime permissions. It is particularly useful for those integrating features requiring user-granted permissions, such as location services or camera access.
Developers choose this plugin for its single, cross-platform API that reduces boilerplate code and handles platform-specific permission logic. It offers a streamlined alternative to writing separate permission-handling code for each OS, though note the project is archived in favor of Xamarin.Essentials and .NET MAUI's built-in solutions.
Check and Request Permissions Plugin for Xamarin and Windows
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Provides a single interface for checking and requesting permissions across iOS, Android, and Windows UWP, reducing the need for platform-specific code, as highlighted in the README's Key Features.
Handles multiple permission types including calendar, camera, contacts, location, and more, with a list of Available Permissions detailed in the README.
Includes a helper method to detect if users have previously denied permissions, aiding in user education on Android, as shown in the API Usage section.
Setup involves simple initialization in Android activities and info.plist entries for iOS, making it easy to integrate, per the Setup instructions.
The project is officially archived in favor of Xamarin.Essentials and .NET MAUI, meaning no future updates, bug fixes, or support, as stated in the README's migration notice.
Only supports a subset of permissions on Windows UWP (Contacts, Location, Sensors), which restricts its usefulness for broader UWP app development, as admitted in the IMPORTANT section.
Requires manual setup in AndroidManifest.xml and iOS info.plist, which can be complex and error-prone, especially for developers unfamiliar with platform-specific security settings.